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[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 year ago (3 children)

A quick little story. My kid has a big group of friends. One is very needy, very self-centred young lass. Another is a meek young man. Well yesterday he had enough (I don't know if this was in text or in person) but he told her "I can't grow as a person with you in my life" and then ended all contact. I could not stop laughing at this.

For the record a couple of the friends had deaths in the family and the young lass was complaining that nobody was paying any attention to her.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 year ago

Yeah exactly. Usually the group just listens and nods but he's had enough and told her so.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

What's the age bracket here? This kid seems wise beyond his years - I love it. I love how emotionally engaged kids are these days compared to when we were all growing up.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Oh he's sixteen. An all round nice kid.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

Love it. He's old enough to know exactly what he's saying and take action.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Good on him and I hope the young lass is able to learn some things and stage a comeback story after that harsh truth.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Yeah me too because she's not a horrible person just a little needy.